Chimney repair in Lehi UT - a chimney that keeps water out of the brick
Crumbling joints, cracked brick or a water stain near the chimney? We find where the water gets in and fix that along with the brick.
What does it take to fix a crumbling or leaking chimney?
Chimney repair in Lehi, UT means stopping the water that's getting into your chimney and then replacing the worn mortar and damaged brick it left behind, usually by repointing, which is cutting out the old joints and packing in new mortar.
Usually it shows up as mortar sanding out of the joints, a brick with its face flaking off, or a stain on the ceiling beside the chimney after a storm. The price moves with how far the damage goes, whether the crown and flashing need work along with the brick, how tall the chimney is and how easy your roof is to work on, and whether a new liner is part of the plan. The schedule mostly turns on how much of the chimney has to come apart and whether your job needs a permit and inspection, and the estimate gives you the figure for your own chimney.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Chimney, brick and mortar repair work
How we handle chimney repair, top to bottom
Most chimney damage we see starts with water, so before we touch a joint we check the crown, the concrete cap that sheds water off the top, and the flashing, the metal that seals the gap where your roof meets the chimney, along with every face of the brick. We fix whatever's letting water in first, then cut out the worn mortar and repoint, replace brick that's cracked or crumbling, and clean up after ourselves. Fixing the mortar without stopping the water just means another trip up on the roof, so the crown and flashing get sorted out before the trowel work starts.
If the walls of your house show the same worn joints, we do tuckpointing there too, and when brick anywhere on the house has cracked or flaked apart past saving, our brick repair work replaces it with a close match. I'll tell you at the estimate which of these your house needs now and which can wait.
Why Lehi homeowners call Precision Lehi Concrete and Masonry for chimney repair
The owner inspects every chimney
I come out myself to look at your chimney and give the estimate, and I'm on site with our crew of masons while the work gets done. The person who worked out why it's failing is the one watching the repair.
In business since 2021
I started this business in 2021 after spending my school summers on a masonry crew, mixing mortar and carrying block. Figuring out why brick and stone fail is what we're best known for, and a leaky chimney is usually that kind of puzzle.
Licensed and insured masonry contractor
We're licensed and insured, which is worth asking any contractor about before they set a ladder against your house. Ask us about it at the estimate and we'll go over it with you.
Lehi permits and inspections handled
When your chimney job needs a permit, we put in the application and book the inspections, which in Lehi means a phone call to the city's inspection office because it doesn't take bookings by voicemail, email or online. You don't have to chase any of it.
On a chimney, the thing that matters most is stopping the water before it reaches the brick. Send us a message with photos of the crown, the roof flashing and any cracked brick, and let us know if your house is historic, or call (385) 338-6022.
Get a free estimate on your chimney repair
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I'll come out, look at your chimney and what's behind the damage, and give you a free estimate with no obligation.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
What happens after you call about your chimney?
Call or send a message
Call (385) 338-6022 or use the form and tell us what you're seeing, like a ceiling stain, loose brick or mortar crumbling out of the joints. We'll set a time for me to come out.
I inspect the whole chimney
I come out myself and look at the brick, the joints, the crown and the flashing, along with whatever's behind the damage you noticed. Your estimate lays out what I found, what we'd fix, which materials we'd use and why, and what it costs.
We do the work, then walk it
Once you say go, we take care of any permit and inspection steps, and our crew of masons does the work with me on site. When it's finished we walk the job with you before we pack up, and the work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Chimney repair questions we hear
Why is my chimney brick cracking?
Most of the time it's water followed by freezing, because brick that's soaked through can crack, craze into a web of fine surface cracks and break apart as it freezes and thaws. That's why we stop the water first and replace damaged brick second, since new brick in a wet chimney goes the same way.
Where do chimney leaks usually start?
A lot of them start around the crown, the concrete top of the chimney, which is an easy place to overlook as a way in for water. The other common spot is the roof line, where the chimney needs both base flashing and counter flashing, two overlapping layers of metal, to keep water out of your house. When you're comparing quotes, ask whether the crown and flashing are part of the repair or only the brick and mortar.
How much does chimney repair cost in Lehi?
Across the US, a chimney cap, crown repair and waterproofing, or tuckpointing an 80 sq ft chimney face usually costs about $550 to $2,300 per job. That's a national planning range, not our price, and your chimney could land anywhere in it or outside it depending on how much needs fixing. You get the figure for your own chimney from the estimate once I've looked at it.
Who issues building permits in Lehi?
Lehi City's Building and Inspection Department issues all building permits in the city, and every application goes through its online submittal portal. Whether your chimney repair needs one depends on the work, so we go over what your job calls for at the estimate.
How do I get my chimney ready for a new liner?
Start with a cleaning and inspection, because one liner maker's guide says a certified chimney sweep should clean and inspect the chimney before relining to check the mortar and masonry. If that turns up worn joints or broken brick, the masonry gets fixed before the new liner, the inner tube that carries smoke up the flue, goes in.
How do I repair an older brick chimney in Lehi?
Use a mortar that suits the old brick, because historic preservation guidance says lime mortar is soft, porous and changes little in size as temperatures change, which makes it a good fit for historic buildings. Utah's earthquake program also says the Wasatch Front could be hit by a strong earthquake, and the Utah State Historic Preservation Office can help owners of historic buildings with seismic retrofit and repair through federal and state historic tax credit programs. If your house is historic, tell us at the estimate so we can talk through both.
Work that often goes with chimney repair
Tuckpointing
When the joints on your house walls are eroding the same way the chimney's were, repointing them now keeps water out before brick starts to fail.
Brick repair
Cracked, loose or crumbling brick anywhere on the house can be cut out and replaced with a close match, so one bad spot doesn't let water spread.